Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Getting the Best Price on Amazon

I have to tell you ~ Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop. The convenience of being able to order items and have them delivered quickly {and generally with free shipping} is something that touches a VERY special place in my heart.

The one where I don’t have to haul all four of my kids around town looking for the best price on something. :)

Anyway, I wanted to let you all in on a few tips for finding some great deals on Amazon.

1. Don’t be afraid to buy an item used. It may not always come with the free shipping {generally, s/h on the used books is $3.99 per item, but it can still add up to some HUGE savings. Take the book Meet Our New Student From Mexico{a great series by the way} as an example:

This book retails new for $29.95 and is offered USED for $3.99. After s/h that is a $22.00 savings ~ not just pocket change! We’ve found some amazing books using the used feature that Amazon offers and ones that we generally wouldn’t purchase otherwise. Incidentally, I snapped up this book and all it was missing was the dust jacket ~ something that would get ripped in no less than 10 seconds flat in our house…ask me how I know.

2. Look at the different prices for various formats. Many of the books that you search for are offered in hardcover, paperback and/or library binding.

The book below {Little Walrus Warning} ranges in price brand new from $4.95 {hardcover} all the way to to $16.95 based on the format of the book. For this book, the paperback version was actually MORE than the hardcover edition. There is also a used version for $1.19 {$5.18 after s/h}, but the new hardcover is an even better price and has free shipping.

Those are just a few quick ways to help save a little bit when browsing the many resources Amazon has. Hope that helps you out some! Just wanted to pass along a little something that is Working for Me!

Jolanthe, you are such an awesome blessing to me!!! I only recently started following your blog and on FB and I really enjoy all you share. I am an Amazon addict! Yet, I recently discovered the various book formats box!!! I just get so excited to buy a new book I don't look around! But, thank you for the reminder! And, yes, I definitely check out the used price first. The only other place I go to look for books or curriculum is Homeschoolclassifieds.com

BTW, I just celebrated my 40th year of God's gift of life and my dear aunt gave me a $40 Amazon gift card!!! woo-hoo!!! Off to have some FUN!!!!

thanks for this info! who knew hardbacks could be cheaper than paperbacks! .....also, i have a question for you. i'm spending so much money every month on printing out items for homeschooling. I just purchased a canon printer and the ink can't be refilled..in three months I've spent $150 in ink! what printer do you use? would you recommend it? i would much rather spend that money on more books for reagan!

I must admit. I love Amazon a bit too much. I don't buy shoes or clothes or makeup or purses. I buy books. A friend recently signed up for a deal where you can get free shipping and two day delivery on anything and everything for one month. I didn't research it because it could become the end of me:-).

I must admit. I love Amazon a bit too much. I don't buy shoes or clothes or makeup or purses. I buy books. A friend recently signed up for a deal where you can get free shipping and two day delivery on anything and everything for one month. I didn't research it because it could become the end of me:-).

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